Test guide
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) uses x-rays and contrast dye to get clear pictures of the organs of your urinary tract . These are the organs that make urine (pee) and remove it from your body. They include your:
What it is for
When an IVP is used, it can help find: A provider may also use the test to help find: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- excretory urography, intravenous urography, excretory urogram
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